250 or 300 ?
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01-24-2007 | 09:43 PM
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RE: 250 or 300 ?
You don't have a whole bunch of choices when you couple similar price ranges to the KLX250S.
Probably the best bang for the buck is the KLX300R @ $4950 MSRP
but there is always the Suzuki DR-Z250 @ $4400 MSRP
or the DR-Z400E (not the dual sport) @ $5200 MSRP
The one comparable in size with the most guts would probably be the Honda CRF250X but the MSRP on that is $6600.
Then when you get into the KTM's, Husky's, Aprilla's etc. you are getting into the big $$$$.
Probably the best bang for the buck is the KLX300R @ $4950 MSRP
but there is always the Suzuki DR-Z250 @ $4400 MSRP
or the DR-Z400E (not the dual sport) @ $5200 MSRP
The one comparable in size with the most guts would probably be the Honda CRF250X but the MSRP on that is $6600.
Then when you get into the KTM's, Husky's, Aprilla's etc. you are getting into the big $$$$.
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01-24-2007 | 09:51 PM
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RE: 250 or 300 ?
Are the Suzuki's any good. Their forum has nothing in it. Seems nobody has them, called the Suzuki shop and the don't even stock them. He said he had an older one he couldn't get rid of. That worries me.
Branson
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01-24-2007 | 09:55 PM
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If I was going to go strictly trail, what would be a good 4 stroke bike in the same price range, give or take some?
If I was going to go strictly trail, what would be a good 4 stroke bike in the same price range, give or take some?
Honda CRF230 CRF250X
Suzuki DRZ 250 or 400E
Personally, I like team green.
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01-24-2007 | 09:59 PM
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Are the Suzuki's any good. Their forum has nothing in it. Seems nobody has them, called the Suzuki shop and the don't even stock them. He said he had an older one he couldn't get rid of. That worries me.
Are the Suzuki's any good. Their forum has nothing in it. Seems nobody has them, called the Suzuki shop and the don't even stock them. He said he had an older one he couldn't get rid of. That worries me.
Back to your question, there is nothing wrong with Suzuki. Which model is it?
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01-24-2007 | 10:48 PM
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RE: 250 or 300 ?
ORIGINAL: Branson
Are the Suzuki's any good. Their forum has nothing in it. Seems nobody has them, called the Suzuki shop and the don't even stock them. He said he had an older one he couldn't get rid of. That worries me.
Branson
Are the Suzuki's any good. Their forum has nothing in it. Seems nobody has them, called the Suzuki shop and the don't even stock them. He said he had an older one he couldn't get rid of. That worries me.
Branson
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01-25-2007 | 10:12 AM
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RE: 250 or 300 ?
Here's what I think:
At your weight, you will be extremely disappointed in the performance of this bike- TRUST ME ON THIS. It has NO power stock, and I'm not kidding. I weigh in at around 150 and have a BigGun exhaust geared it down, rejetted, uni-filter, all free mods and it still just doesn't kick me in the rear like I wish it would. But it does make it fun to ride and it isn't a slouch either. Also, at your weight the suspension will be working overtime. I have my front forks' compression nearly maxed and I still sometimes will hear a click if I wheelie off this hill in a certain manner meaning they're bottoming.
But for you, since you will be riding power lines and open country, this bike with its CV carb will be dreadful. The 300 has the same exact carb and really is the same exact bike. It may have 2-3 more horse but at your weight you'll never feel it. The 300 does have a buttplug on the end of the muffler that you can remove, add a hi-flow air filter and it will wake it up pretty good so I've read. But all in all, it is a beginner bike that will handle trails real well but won't kick up roost or do power wheelies.
If I were you I'd go after a Yamaha WR250, Kawasaki KX250F, or even a Husqvarna TE250. The Husky is street legal but is a real dirt bike with some high-end components. The Kaw is a full MX'er but can be had for $5500 new on ebay. The Yamaha I'm not sure about, but they are all new this year in the WR series and are always great bikes. The Honda's are all overpriced and aren't as good as the rest as magazine shootouts are saying. I'd get the KX, it's the best 250 four-stroke. They still make a 2-stroke KX 250 and it's the same price as the 250 four-stroke. But it's power would be more equal to a 450 four-stroke KX, so it may be a tad much. Also, this is the last year for a 2-stroke KX.
The KLX just is no fun to ride stock imo, especially off-road. On-road it's okay because there are speed limits and this bike will pull 90 with me on, scarily however. I'd go with something more powerful for full off-road duties. At least something with a pumper carb. BTW, I rode a DRZ400, non dot, and at my weight I couldn't muster a wheelie. It's a hog of a bike, lacking in power imo. My experience in bikes is years of motocross, crotch rockets, and 3 HD's. For your needs, you need a bike with a pumper carb. It's almost mandatory for the type of riding you'll be doing.
These are just my opinions.
At your weight, you will be extremely disappointed in the performance of this bike- TRUST ME ON THIS. It has NO power stock, and I'm not kidding. I weigh in at around 150 and have a BigGun exhaust geared it down, rejetted, uni-filter, all free mods and it still just doesn't kick me in the rear like I wish it would. But it does make it fun to ride and it isn't a slouch either. Also, at your weight the suspension will be working overtime. I have my front forks' compression nearly maxed and I still sometimes will hear a click if I wheelie off this hill in a certain manner meaning they're bottoming.
But for you, since you will be riding power lines and open country, this bike with its CV carb will be dreadful. The 300 has the same exact carb and really is the same exact bike. It may have 2-3 more horse but at your weight you'll never feel it. The 300 does have a buttplug on the end of the muffler that you can remove, add a hi-flow air filter and it will wake it up pretty good so I've read. But all in all, it is a beginner bike that will handle trails real well but won't kick up roost or do power wheelies.
If I were you I'd go after a Yamaha WR250, Kawasaki KX250F, or even a Husqvarna TE250. The Husky is street legal but is a real dirt bike with some high-end components. The Kaw is a full MX'er but can be had for $5500 new on ebay. The Yamaha I'm not sure about, but they are all new this year in the WR series and are always great bikes. The Honda's are all overpriced and aren't as good as the rest as magazine shootouts are saying. I'd get the KX, it's the best 250 four-stroke. They still make a 2-stroke KX 250 and it's the same price as the 250 four-stroke. But it's power would be more equal to a 450 four-stroke KX, so it may be a tad much. Also, this is the last year for a 2-stroke KX.
The KLX just is no fun to ride stock imo, especially off-road. On-road it's okay because there are speed limits and this bike will pull 90 with me on, scarily however. I'd go with something more powerful for full off-road duties. At least something with a pumper carb. BTW, I rode a DRZ400, non dot, and at my weight I couldn't muster a wheelie. It's a hog of a bike, lacking in power imo. My experience in bikes is years of motocross, crotch rockets, and 3 HD's. For your needs, you need a bike with a pumper carb. It's almost mandatory for the type of riding you'll be doing.
These are just my opinions.
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01-25-2007 | 02:02 PM
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RE: 250 or 300 ?
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Here's what I think:
At your weight, you will be extremely disappointed in the performance of this bike- TRUST ME ON THIS. It has NO power stock, and I'm not kidding. I weigh in at around 150 and have a BigGun exhaust geared it down, rejetted, uni-filter, all free mods and it still just doesn't kick me in the rear like I wish it would. But it does make it fun to ride and it isn't a slouch either. Also, at your weight the suspension will be working overtime. I have my front forks' compression nearly maxed and I still sometimes will hear a click if I wheelie off this hill in a certain manner meaning they're bottoming.
But for you, since you will be riding power lines and open country, this bike with its CV carb will be dreadful. The 300 has the same exact carb and really is the same exact bike. It may have 2-3 more horse but at your weight you'll never feel it. The 300 does have a buttplug on the end of the muffler that you can remove, add a hi-flow air filter and it will wake it up pretty good so I've read. But all in all, it is a beginner bike that will handle trails real well but won't kick up roost or do power wheelies.
If I were you I'd go after a Yamaha WR250, Kawasaki KX250F, or even a Husqvarna TE250. The Husky is street legal but is a real dirt bike with some high-end components. The Kaw is a full MX'er but can be had for $5500 new on ebay. The Yamaha I'm not sure about, but they are all new this year in the WR series and are always great bikes. The Honda's are all overpriced and aren't as good as the rest as magazine shootouts are saying. I'd get the KX, it's the best 250 four-stroke. They still make a 2-stroke KX 250 and it's the same price as the 250 four-stroke. But it's power would be more equal to a 450 four-stroke KX, so it may be a tad much. Also, this is the last year for a 2-stroke KX.
The KLX just is no fun to ride stock imo, especially off-road. On-road it's okay because there are speed limits and this bike will pull 90 with me on, scarily however. I'd go with something more powerful for full off-road duties. At least something with a pumper carb. BTW, I rode a DRZ400, non dot, and at my weight I couldn't muster a wheelie. It's a hog of a bike, lacking in power imo. My experience in bikes is years of motocross, crotch rockets, and 3 HD's. For your needs, you need a bike with a pumper carb. It's almost mandatory for the type of riding you'll be doing.
These are just my opinions.
Here's what I think:
At your weight, you will be extremely disappointed in the performance of this bike- TRUST ME ON THIS. It has NO power stock, and I'm not kidding. I weigh in at around 150 and have a BigGun exhaust geared it down, rejetted, uni-filter, all free mods and it still just doesn't kick me in the rear like I wish it would. But it does make it fun to ride and it isn't a slouch either. Also, at your weight the suspension will be working overtime. I have my front forks' compression nearly maxed and I still sometimes will hear a click if I wheelie off this hill in a certain manner meaning they're bottoming.
But for you, since you will be riding power lines and open country, this bike with its CV carb will be dreadful. The 300 has the same exact carb and really is the same exact bike. It may have 2-3 more horse but at your weight you'll never feel it. The 300 does have a buttplug on the end of the muffler that you can remove, add a hi-flow air filter and it will wake it up pretty good so I've read. But all in all, it is a beginner bike that will handle trails real well but won't kick up roost or do power wheelies.
If I were you I'd go after a Yamaha WR250, Kawasaki KX250F, or even a Husqvarna TE250. The Husky is street legal but is a real dirt bike with some high-end components. The Kaw is a full MX'er but can be had for $5500 new on ebay. The Yamaha I'm not sure about, but they are all new this year in the WR series and are always great bikes. The Honda's are all overpriced and aren't as good as the rest as magazine shootouts are saying. I'd get the KX, it's the best 250 four-stroke. They still make a 2-stroke KX 250 and it's the same price as the 250 four-stroke. But it's power would be more equal to a 450 four-stroke KX, so it may be a tad much. Also, this is the last year for a 2-stroke KX.
The KLX just is no fun to ride stock imo, especially off-road. On-road it's okay because there are speed limits and this bike will pull 90 with me on, scarily however. I'd go with something more powerful for full off-road duties. At least something with a pumper carb. BTW, I rode a DRZ400, non dot, and at my weight I couldn't muster a wheelie. It's a hog of a bike, lacking in power imo. My experience in bikes is years of motocross, crotch rockets, and 3 HD's. For your needs, you need a bike with a pumper carb. It's almost mandatory for the type of riding you'll be doing.
These are just my opinions.
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01-25-2007 | 04:29 PM
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My front forks have spent more time compressed than extended. I weigh 205. I have had several people coment to me that when I land a jump or come down off a high wheely that they are noticing full compression on my suspension.
That's why I sent my stuff to MotoPro.
Got my forks and rear shock back yesterday. The difference in size of the spring on the rear is HUGE! Now I'm anxious to get everything back together and see what difference there is.
That's why I sent my stuff to MotoPro.
Got my forks and rear shock back yesterday. The difference in size of the spring on the rear is HUGE! Now I'm anxious to get everything back together and see what difference there is.